The pre-birthday party

I arose earlier than usual while Evelyn slept in. She had been awake much of the night. I wanted to get to the boy’s room to finish the green wall before the birthday party began. I did that. I had help from Noah and we finished. We had very little green left. It was used to paint on the wood puzzle Pieder had made for Stephen. I showered and readied myself for the day. Testa and Ursula Beeli were to arrive at 11 and we were to eat at 1. They didn’t arrive until after 12, and Testa offered to help strengthen our Plexiglas shield. He said Plexiglas shrinks so the holes attaching it to the metal bracket had to be enlarged. He also added a piece of wood to strengthen it and prevent vibration. We broke from the project at 2:30 for the meal and returned to finish. The meal was quite good for a change. I even liked Emily’s Sauer kraut and leg of lamb. After a couple of hours we had the birthday cake. It was tolerable but the home made ice cream was gruesome in two flavors. We had a good time watching Stephen enjoy his gifts. We paid for a training bicycle that he would hardly get off of. We also prepared an Easter egg hunt for the children. After the Beelis left, the girls wanted to watch the Sound of Music and I wanted to watch it in the motor home because their TV monitor is in the master bedroom. We are putting them out enough without using their bedroom as a theater. Afterward we packed it in for the day. We have to arise early tomorrow for the sunrise service. The boys said they want to go with us but we will see what happens in the morning.